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What is your favourite city in Scotland? 147 votes

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Glasgow, but I'm biased! I've been living back in the city since 2006 and love it. As the city and surrounding areas is so big, you come across new locations to explore which is great. Don't like the hustle and bustle of the city center? head across to the west end, chill out at one of the many parks we have.

Before moving back to Glasgow, I lived in Aberdeen for 5 years while at University and I used to yern to escape down to Glasgow for the weekend. As much as I liked Aberdeen, the grey buildings get a tad depressing at times, especially when mixed with rain or snow!

Gross bias, but Glasgow is home. Born and raised and all that. Love Edinburgh too and can't think of two more complimentary cities.

Scotland travel blogger and writer with a wee bit of photography and video thrown in. Love nothing more than exploring my home country and have a particular leaning towards the outdoors, history and our national drink.

I love Aberdeen! I love the way the granite shimmers in the sunlight - and also in the rain! There's also a great mix of old and new. Fittie (Footdee) and Old Aberdeen are amazing with the cobbled streets and old buildings. I am biased, but I love going home and wondering up Union Street in and out of the shopping centres then down to the beach for an ice cream!

It has to be Edinburgh for me, so many great memories created in Edinburgh - but Glasgow is an amazing city for art too, now I am torn, will just have to make visits to them all again to confirm that choice!

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My favourite city has to be Edinburgh! It was only recently that I moved there for university and it is so beautiful. You can experience the city life, go for walks in the countryside and even visit the sea!

Glasgow for me. I love the Glaswegians, great chat and so friendly. The west end is my favourite part of the city, great restaurants and buzz and you have to go to Ashton Lane where you will also find Glasgow's oldest cinema, The Grosvenor

Glasgow, but I'm biased! I've been living back in the city since 2006 and love it. As the city and surrounding areas is so big, you come across new locations to explore which is great. Don't like the hustle and bustle of the city center? head across to the west end, chill out at one of the many parks we have.

Before moving back to Glasgow, I lived in Aberdeen for 5 years while at University and I used to yern to escape down to Glasgow for the weekend. As much as I liked Aberdeen, the grey buildings get a tad depressing at times, especially when mixed with rain or snow!

I agree with you about Aberdeen - but I also believe it could really benefit from a campaign a bit like 'Glasgow's Miles Better' back in the 90s? It would be great to see lots of folk and organisations (and of course the council) getting behind something to put some zing into the city. It's not all about money - but a mix of things and of course the will to change it coming from the local folk. Glasgow's done it again with People Make Glasgow ...let's hear it for .. a north-east variation on People Make Aberdeen?!!

Edinburgh a truly beautiful city. I often take it for granted and then I stop and look up at the castle and think that's insane. We have a castle on a big rock right in the centre of town. I adore the old town too, the cobbles, closes and early high rise buildings which transport you back in time to the days when "gardyloo" would ring out from above and you'd run for cover.

And don't get me started on our green space. A short walk into the valley between Arthur's Seat and the crags and the hustle and bustle of city life quickly slips away. You could be in the middle of the Highlands and just to top it off, as if that wasn't spectacular enough there's the photogenic ruin of Saint Anthony's Chapel peering down on St Margaret's Loch.

It's a city to inspire authors, poets and artists. A festival city, full of life and vibrancy.

It's my home.

I'm a Scottish travel blogger and freelance writer with an extensive knowledge of travelling in Scotland. I'm always on the road exploring my wonderful country. I love remote places, history and the great outdoors.

Well, I have lived in Edinburgh for many years and love the city and all it has to offer - I like the balance between city life and the green outdoor space. I've lived in Glasgow and in Aberdeen but grew up outside Dundee and I still have a real soft spot for the city. Most people who have something bad to say about Dundee haven't visited in years, if ever! The speed of change in Dundee is incredible and the waterfront development is going to be outstanding when it's completed - the location of the city, on the banks of the Tay, make it really special. It's the sunniest city in Scotland (that's official!). There is a fantastic walking and cycling path network, plenty of great parks and green space and the Law (the hill in the middle of the city) provides a 360 view of the city and beyond. A couple of shopping gems worth mentioning if you go to the city centre - Groucho's music shop in the Nethergate is a must for those that love alternative music and vinyl's and Braithwaite's on Castle Street which has been there for over 100 years sells tea and coffee - they sell the best quality coffee beans you'll find in Scotland (I know that's a bit of a random fact but if you're a coffee lover then it's a valuable one!) In the east there is the suburb of Broughty Ferry which is a great visit during the day for shopping and great fun for a night out - good, friendly pubs and eateries. So, a challenge to those of you who have never been, or those of you who don't have a great opinion of Dundee - visit, explore the city, talk to the people and then decide . . .

Has to be Edinburgh - the first city I ever visited! Going over the Forth Bridge by train at the age of 4 I was soooooo excited because I thought the train went over the humps like a roller coaster! The malty smell of the brewery in the cold November air will never leave me. Edinburgh will always be a magical place full of hidden corners.

Glasgow's people are unbeatable, Edinburgh feels historic, Aberdeen has the solid, northern feel, Stirling has loads to do, great views and friendly hosts. I'd still pick Glasgow as if feels like home despite never having lived there.

Aberdeen has a beautiful golden beach, won Britain in Bloom so many times it got banned from the competition, has the second largest granite building in the world, and boasts Scotland's only sprung dancefloor at the art deco Beach Ballroom! There's lots to discover here, from excellent food & drink, free museums, distinctive architecture and open green spaces - and don't forget the Aberdonian motto Bon Accord: "Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again..."

I'm a Scottish travel blogger and freelance writer with an extensive knowledge of travelling in Scotland. I'm always on the road exploring my wonderful country. I love remote places, history and the great outdoors.

Glasgow. I am, of course, incredibly biased having spent an amazing 5 years studying there. I love the vibe, I love the people and I love the culture. Having saying that, I'm now living in Edinburgh and it ain't bad either...

Born and Raised in Edinburgh , the views, architecture and history as well as the art and folk always makes me smile......... Been all over Scotland and to all the big cities they all have something but Edinburgh has my heart and soul

Edinburgh is like a chocolate box with selection of the best treats...the moment you think it can't get any better, it does! Scenery, people, foodie experiences, attractions, great mix of nationalities living here and visiting this stunning and friendly city...Love it and don't want to live anywhere else! But then, I love Glasgow too-just take a break from window shopping and lift your head to admire the grandeur of the Merchant city's architecture...watch your feet though

Born and grew up in Edinburgh, but Aberdeen's the place for me - I now consider myself naturalised! (And yes, I can now understand the Doric....most of the time). Aberdeen has something for everyone - beautiful buildings (not all of them granite, my personal favourite is King's College Chapel), amazing flowers (not only in the parks), long clean beach, wild dolphins in the sea, peregrine falcons (sometimes) in the air, fascinating ships in the Harbour and Bay and really, really friendly people. However, as someone else commented, it does need a 'people make Aberdeen' campaign or similar....IMHO it's been resting on its laurels for too long and needs the new master plan to be adopted and supported by the people of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.